Life Beyond the Brochure | CU with Milan
Hi!! I'm a Sociology student at CU Boulder, and I love getting to know people and sharing what makes this university feel like home. I'm involved on campus, love trying new things around Boulder, and enjoy giving prospective students an honest look at college life. Whether you're interested in academics, clubs, fitness, food, or just wondering what everyday life here is really like, I'd love to share my experience, answer your questions, and help you make the most of your visit!
About me
- GenderFemale
- Current academic yearSophomore
- Age19
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusUndeclared/Other
- Personality typeSomewhat extroverted
- College experience ratingAmazing
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Major(s)
Sociology
Minor(s)
French
Extracurriculars activities
- Greek life
- Club/Organization
- Job/Internship
- ROTC
- NCAA varsity sport
- Recreational sport
- Student government
- Community service
- Religious/Cultural group
- Art/Music/Performance
- Study abroad
- Other
Clubs, organizations & involvement
NSCS MASP Research Seminar
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
So far, Ive had a really smooth transition to college! Family-wise, I talked to them pretty much every day, so I never felt very homesick. School-wise, I love the freedom of being able to choose what I get to be passionate about and study. In high school, for me, putting energy and work into classes that didn't feel like anything I'd want to pursue was frustrating, so it's been refreshing getting to put all my time and energy into classes that I truly love. Friend-wise, I've always been more independent, so I love all the time that I get to interact and hangout with people, but it's also not a need. So college in that sense has also been very enjoyable for me, getting to choose when I want to be more social, and when I get to just have me time. Overall, it's been a great experience.
Tip for future students
Specifically for Boulder, I'd say get as involved as possible. Everyone is very welcoming and nice, but also it can be easy to fall into the idea that you have to wait for someone to invite you, or reach out, but that's why i'd say just go for it! Whatever club you wanna join, group you want to talk to, event you wanna go to, just DO IT.
Favorite class
I think my fall semester Philosophy Honors class with Prof.Kaufman. it was very small, all of about 10 people, and it made me remember how fun classes used to be where everyone gets to know each other, and help one another, and just share a space. It was nice, and felt very familiar and comforting in that way.
Career goals
My ideal life after college is being in a position to build lots of businesses that give back, and help people in a multitude of ways. Whether it be non-profits, or corporations that are centered around employing others, housing others, feeding others, etc. Just giving back and having a platform where i get to help others do that as well.
Ideal way to spend a free night
My ideal night would start off with some sort of activity- maybe soccer, pickleball, golf, or even just playing pool or bowling with friends- then later going out to a jazz club or something with very loud music and a very cool atmosphere, getting back home around 1, taking a bath, throwing on an old Disney movie, and going to sleep.
High school or secondary school
The Village School Houston, Texas
Meeting point
Dalton Trumbo Fountain Court on the University of Colorado Boulder Campus
